Inclusion of Swimmers with a Disability - Swimming.Org
Inclusion of Swimmers with a Disability - Swimming.Org
Inclusion of Swimmers with a Disability - Swimming.Org
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Difficulty Observation Suggestion<br />
Arms crossing<br />
centre line<br />
under body in<br />
front crawl<br />
Excessive snaking <strong>of</strong> body<br />
Discourage pull across centre<br />
line <strong>of</strong> body<br />
Narrow arm<br />
entry<br />
Arms entering water at<br />
almost same point<br />
Analyse use as may be<br />
improving balance, correct<br />
as appropriate<br />
Breaststroke<br />
arms <strong>with</strong> leg drag<br />
Swimmer <strong>with</strong> leg drag<br />
Use continuous stroke when<br />
there is no leg kick to keep<br />
stroke moving<br />
Scull in<br />
backstroke<br />
Swimmer <strong>with</strong> leg drag<br />
Use initially to keep afloat<br />
where no leg movement -<br />
loose as soon as possible to<br />
keep continuous stroke<br />
Double arm<br />
backstroke<br />
Swimmer <strong>with</strong> balance<br />
and co-ordination<br />
difficulties<br />
Head <strong>of</strong>ten extended<br />
under water to maximise<br />
streamlining<br />
Use to gain maximum<br />
propulsion from arms when leg<br />
kick is weak or unpredictable<br />
Breathing<br />
Swallowing<br />
and blowing<br />
Coping <strong>with</strong><br />
stiffness and<br />
pain<br />
Choking, spluttering,<br />
coughing<br />
Teach on back<br />
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